FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I really need therapy?

Everybody occasionally needs assistance. You already possess some strengths that you have utilized in the past, but for whatever reason, they aren’t helping your mental health at the moment. Perhaps this situation feels too enormous for you, making it difficult for you to recall your former strengths. Together, we’ll identify those strengths and work with you to put them to use in the current situation.

I've already spoken to friends and family...why do I need a therapist?

A person with the skills and background necessary to perform a task professionally differs from someone who is just capable of performing it. A mental health specialist can assist you in adopting a fresh perspective on your circumstances. They can also listen to you without passing judgment or making you feel horrible. Additionally, therapy is conducted in total privacy. You won’t have to be concerned about others getting to “know my business.”

Can't I just be prescribed meds for my issues?

Medicine is not a panacea for all problems. Medication is simply intended to address the symptoms. Our collaborative therapy approach aims to uncover the underlying issues affecting your behavior, assist you identify solutions, and teach you how to achieve your relationship and/or personal objectives. Medication is sometimes necessary in addition to therapy, and it can be effective.

I'm interested in therapy. How does it work?

The first step in any patient’s relationship with The BGH Clinic is an assessment. Your therapy will be unique from everyone else’s following your initial assessment because every person has unique problems and goals for therapy. We ensure that our therapeutic approach meets your needs. Depending on your level of commitment, how much you want to change, and why you started therapy in the first place, therapy may take a short or long while to help you achieve your goals.